UWW310 Technology & Human Services

Bryx 911 is an advance mobile and desktop platform for first responders. Real-time alerts and advanced situational awareness will get you the information you need, before you need it.

ShotSpotter helps law enforcement detect shots fired and the location. It improves the police departments efficiency and response time.

In the heat of the battle, a thermal imaging camera is indispensable - a vital tool that helps you quickly visualize your plan of attack, locate hot spots, and save lives.

Simple educational platform that is fully mobile and accessible. Runs online, blended, and competency-based programs from a single, outcomes-based platform. A useful tool for educators. Members create and consume each other's content and answer each other's questions.

The pros and cons of technology in counseling. I can see the benefits, but confidentiality would be a big concern for me.

A short article on a new addiction in life, technology and how it affects life.

An interview with Dr. Bonnie J. Spring on the role of technology in Behavioral Psychology, including on how we can monitor patients and how we make sure human interaction is still very present.

Article discussing the advancement of technology and how our goal should not be just to advance technology for advancement's sake. The goal should be to make life and health better.

Info page focusing on the tech advances in psychology studies, including organizational psychology, the concentration I'm pursuing through UWW.

Article showing how technology can benefit those with mental health issues.

A recent New York Times article presented interesting work by Gregory Bratman, a Stanford University graduate student. Bratman and his colleagues gathered two groups of students and after scanning their brains and giving them a questionnaire had half walk for 90 minutes in a park while the other half walked next to a loud highway. It points to benefits of getting away from technology for mental health.

This website is for staff, providers employees, families, and people receiving services from the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS). There are great links to Webinars, online trainings, and links to University Without Walls courses that are relevant to the DDS field!

getATstuff collects Assistive Technology devices that are no longer being used and gives them to those who could benefit from them. This is a great resource for Group Homes, schools, homes, and Day Programs.

This article highlights technology that can assist in special education classrooms. It also highlights apps that can be used to aid in engaging students.

This article highlights some links to great apps (a lot of them are free) that can be used for non-profit agencies.

A new report says jobs in the Massachusetts human services sector grew almost 48 percent between 2003 and 2011. This is exciting news for anyone seeking a degree in Human Services!

According to a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services investigation, many doctors listed as serving low-income patients either can't offer appointments at all or have months-long wait times.

Great links for information about human services related issues.

Great article. It is written by someone who states he is not anti-technology...but I'm not sure I believe that.

I have never been one to be awed with technology, but any technology that positively impacts a person quality of life is amazing!